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City Council Approves $12M Downtown Revitalization Package in Split Vote
May 18, 2026
Millbrook Police Arrest Two in Connection With String of Warehouse Burglaries
May 29, 2026
Millbrook Police Arrest Two in Connection With String of East Side Burglaries
May 16, 2026
City Council Approves $14M Infrastructure Bond Over Vocal Opposition
May 27, 2026
City Council Approves Controversial Warehouse Development Near Eastside Residential Zones
May 24, 2026
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June 5, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Road Repair Package Amid Budget Debate
Millbrook's city council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to approve a $4.2 million infrastructure package targeting 18 miles of deteriorating roadway across the city.
June 5, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Infrastructure Bond After Heated Debate
Millbrook's city council voted 5–2 late Tuesday to approve a $4.2 million bond measure that will fund road resurfacing and stormwater upgrades across six neighborhoods.
June 5, 2026
Millbrook City Council Approves $1.8M Grant for Eastside School Safety Upgrades
The Millbrook City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to accept a state safety grant that will fund security cameras, updated door-locking systems, and new exterior lighting at four Eastside elementary schools.
June 4, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Downtown Revitalization Package
Millbrook's city council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve a sweeping downtown improvement plan, unlocking $4.2 million in state and local funds for streetscaping, facade grants, and new public spaces.
June 3, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Road Repair Package After Years of Delays
Millbrook's city council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to approve a $4.2 million infrastructure package targeting 18 of the city's most deteriorated road corridors.
June 3, 2026
City Council Approves $4.2 Million Downtown Revitalization Plan
Millbrook's city council voted 6-2 Tuesday night to greenlight a sweeping downtown improvement package that includes new streetscaping, small business grants, and a renovated Central Plaza. The funds will be drawn from a mix of federal grants and municipal reserves.
May 30, 2026
Three Arrested After Armed Robbery at Millbrook Savings Bank on Delaney Ave
Millbrook police apprehended three suspects within two hours Tuesday after an armed robbery at Millbrook Savings Bank left two employees shaken but uninjured.
May 29, 2026
Millbrook Police Arrest Two in Connection With String of Warehouse Burglaries
Millbrook police announced Friday that two suspects have been taken into custody following a months-long investigation into at least seven burglaries targeting industrial warehouses in the city's Northgate district.
May 27, 2026
City Council Approves $14M Infrastructure Bond Over Vocal Opposition
Millbrook's city council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a $14 million infrastructure bond package targeting road repairs, storm drains, and a new fire station on the city's east side.
May 24, 2026
City Council Approves Controversial Warehouse Development Near Eastside Residential Zones
In a 5-2 vote Tuesday night, the Millbrook City Council approved a rezoning request that clears the way for a 340,000-square-foot logistics warehouse on the eastern edge of the city, over strong objections from nearby residents.
May 23, 2026
Millbrook School Board Votes 5-2 to Close Eastridge Elementary, Sparking Community Outrage
In a contentious late-night vote Tuesday, the Millbrook Unified School District board approved the closure of Eastridge Elementary School effective at the end of the current academic year, citing declining enrollment and a $2.1 million budget shortfall.
May 18, 2026
City Council Approves $12M Downtown Revitalization Package in Split Vote
Millbrook City Council voted 5-2 Tuesday night to approve a $12 million revitalization package for the downtown corridor, clearing the way for new streetscaping, facade grants, and a controversial parking garage demolition.